English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 2A in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "minor", "condition", "blister", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
illness [noun]

the state of being physically or mentally sick

Ex: He recovered from his illness after a long treatment .
injury [noun]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

Ex: She 's been doing exercises to heal her shoulder injury .
minor [adjective]

having little importance, effect, or seriousness

Ex: The error in the report was minor and easily corrected .

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

Ex: Living with a mental health condition can be challenging , but many find support through therapy and community resources .
to cough [verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Please cover your mouth when you cough .
headache [noun]

a pain in the head, usually persistent

Ex: I ca n't concentrate on this report ; I 've got a terrible headache .
backache [noun]

a pain in someone's back

Ex: He could n't play football due to a severe backache .
earache [noun]

a pain inside the ear

Ex: If your earache is accompanied by a fever , you should see a doctor immediately .

pain felt in a tooth or several teeth

Ex: He could n't eat his ice cream because of his toothache .
rash [noun]

a part of one's skin covered with red spots, which is usually caused by a sickness or an allergic reaction

Ex: Common types of rashes include eczema , contact dermatitis , heat rash , and viral rashes like measles or chickenpox .

a condition characterized by a body temperature above the normal range, often indicating an immune response to infection or illness within the body

Ex: Children often experience a rise in temperature during common illnesses , such as the flu or cold .
sunburn [noun]

pain and redness of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun

Ex: Sunburn can be prevented by applying a high-SPF sunscreen and wearing protective clothing .

to throw up the contents of the stomach, often due to illness or nausea

Ex: She had to leave the movie because she started to be sick .
to vomit [verb]

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

Ex: Yesterday , he unexpectedly vomited after having dinner at the restaurant .

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

Ex: If you sneeze into your hand , remember to wash it afterwards .
hurt [noun]

any physical injury, pain, suffering, or damage

Ex: Emotional hurt can be just as significant as physical injuries , affecting a person ’s mental health .
ache [noun]

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

Ex: My grandmother always complains about an ache in her leg .
to bleed [verb]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

Ex: It 's essential to apply pressure to a wound to stop it from bleeding excessively .

a condition when you feel pain in the throat, usually caused by bacteria or viruses

Ex: He always gets a sore throat when the weather changes
diarrhea [noun]

a medical condition in which body waste turns to liquid and comes out frequently

Ex: Chronic diarrhea may indicate underlying conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome ( IBS ) or inflammatory bowel disease ( IBD ) .
to feel [verb]

to experience a particular emotion

Ex:
sick [adjective]

not in a good and healthy physical or mental state

Ex: My father was so sick that he could n't even get out of bed .
to faint [verb]

to suddenly lose consciousness from a lack of oxygen in the brain, which is caused by a shock, etc.

Ex: The sight of blood can be distressing for some people and may cause them to faint .
blister [noun]

a swollen area on the skin filled with liquid, caused by constant rubbing or by burning

Ex: Common causes of blisters include wearing ill-fitting shoes , repetitive friction from tools or sports equipment , or exposure to heat .
cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex:
flu [noun]

an infectious disease similar to a bad cold, causing fever and severe pain

Ex: He has a high fever ; it might be the flu .
dizzy [adjective]

unable to keep one's balance and feeling as though everything is circling around one, caused by an illness or looking down from a high place

Ex: Low blood sugar levels can cause people with diabetes to feel dizzy and disoriented .
to cut [verb]

to accidentally wound and hurt yourself or others, especially with a sharp object, causing the skin to break and bleed

Ex: I accidentally cut my finger while I was chopping vegetables .
unconscious [adjective]

(of a person) unresponsive and unaware of the surroundings, usually due to an illness or injury

Ex: She spoke to him while he was unconscious in hopes that he could hear her voice .

a reaction caused by inhaling, touching, or ingesting specific substances that one's body is severely sensitive to

Ex: Common symptoms of an allergic reaction include hives , swelling , and difficulty breathing .

water that is brought into a house, building, etc. through pipes

Ex: During the drought , conserving running water became a priority for the entire community .
damp [adjective]

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

Ex: The basement felt damp and musty after heavy rainfall seeped in through cracks .
cloth [noun]

material used for making clothes, which is made by knitting or weaving silk, cotton, etc.

Ex: He preferred clothes made from natural cloth like cotton and linen .
to rub [verb]

to apply pressure to a surface with back and forth or circular motions

Ex: To ease the tension , she began to rub her temples in slow , circular motions .
to press [verb]

to push a thing tightly against something else

Ex: The worker presses the stamp onto the document to mark it as received .
to tip [verb]

to move something into an angled position where one side is lower or higher than the other

Ex: The child tipped the chair back on its hind legs , trying to reach for something on the shelf .
to pinch [verb]

to tightly grip and squeeze something, particularly someone's flesh, between one's fingers

Ex: When she saw the breathtaking view , she could n't help but pinch herself to make sure it was n't a dream .
bandage [noun]

a piece of cloth that is put around a wound to prevent infections

Ex: In case of an emergency , it ’s important to know how to properly use a bandage to dress a wound .
sprain [noun]

a painful injury resulting in the sudden twist of a bone or joint, particularly one's wrist or ankles

Ex: Rest and ice are important for recovery from a sprain , along with gentle stretching exercises .

the pressure at which one's blood circulates one's body

Ex: Maintaining a balanced diet and regular exercise can help manage blood pressure levels effectively .
high [adjective]

having a value or level greater than usual or expected, often in terms of numbers or measurements

Ex: The prices at the luxury boutique were quite high .
low [adjective]

small or below average in degree, value, level, or amount

Ex: Their energy levels were low after the hike .

an illness resulting from the consumption of food or water contaminated with bacteria

Ex: Common causes of food poisoning include bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli found in improperly handled food .
to choke [verb]

to not be able to speak clearly and normally due to experiencing very strong emotions

Ex: It ’s not uncommon to choke when discussing difficult topics that bring up strong feelings .
to burn [verb]

to be on fire and be destroyed by it

Ex: The forest burned for days , leaving behind a trail of destruction .

to put one's body in a flat position in order to sleep or rest

Ex: The weary traveler lay down on the bed , eager to escape the hustle and bustle of the city .

to lose consciousness

Ex: After standing for hours in the sun , he passed out from dehydration .

to awaken from a state of unconsciousness

Ex: He was knocked unconscious in the accident but gradually came around in the ambulance .

to recover from an unpleasant or unhappy experience, particularly an illness

Ex: The therapy sessions helped her get over the trauma from the accident .

to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Ex: She had a stomach bug and spent the night throwing up .